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Your Portal to the Reef & Rainforest

Experience the magic of Tropical North Queensland. Get expert local guidance and enjoy direct, fee-free tour bookings for Great Barrier Reef scuba dives, Kuranda Skyrails, Daintree eco-tours, and thrilling skies.

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Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre located at Yorkeys Knob Beach.

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Hand-picked, highly-rated experiences booking direct from our Yorkeys Knob visitor desk.

Snorkelling Great Barrier Reef Reef
Top Seller
Full Day
5.0 (120)

Cairns Snorkelling Great Barrier Reef

Explore the pristine outer Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel amongst sea turtles, giant clams, and schools of colorful coral fish. Direct transfers and high-quality snorkel gear included.

Kuranda Scenic Railway Rainforest
Scenic Route
Full Day
4.9 (98)

Kuranda Train & Skyrail Cableway

Travel through deep rainforest gorges on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. Spend time at Kuranda Village markets, and return floating over ancient tree canopies on the Skyrail Cableway.

Cairns Diving Tours Reef
Scuba
8 Hours
4.8 (85)

Cairns Outer Reef Diving Tours

Take your adventure deeper. Dive key locations on the outer reef with experienced PADI instructors. Perfect for both absolute beginners (introductory dives) and licensed scuba divers.

Cape Tribulation Daintree Tours Rainforest
Eco Tour
Full Day
4.9 (110)

Daintree & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

Visit where the ancient rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef. Guided walk through Mossman Gorge, crocodile spotting cruise on the Daintree River, and lunch amidst wilderness.

Cairns Hot Air Ballooning Adventure
Sunrise
4 Hours
4.7 (74)

Cairns Hot Air Ballooning Excursions

Float gracefully over the beautiful Atherton Tablelands as the sun rises. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of rolling hills, mountains, and local wildlife before landing for breakfast.

Skydive Cairns Adventure
Adrenaline
3 Hours
4.9 (64)

Skydive Cairns Tandem Experience

Experience the ultimate freefall thrill from up to 15,000 feet directly above Cairns. Enjoy breathtaking views of the outer reef reefs and rainforest canopy with a tandem professional.

Cairns Crocodile Cruise Wildlife
Guided
Half Day
4.6 (48)

Cairns Crocodile & River Cruise

Cruise the calm mangrove tributaries of Trinity Inlet. Spot wild saltwater crocodiles bask on the banks, catch mud-crabs, and learn about the local marine ecology from your guide.

White Water Rafting Adventure
Active
Half Day
4.8 (92)

Barron River White Water Rafting

Conquer grade 2 and 3 rapids through the gorge of the Barron Gorge National Park. Great action, fully guided safety boats, and hotel transfers from Yorkeys and Cairns beaches.

Cairns Aboriginal Tours Wildlife
Cultural
Full Day
5.0 (52)

Traditional Aboriginal Cultural Tour

Learn local Kuku Yalanji hunting and gathering practices. Master traditional spear throwing techniques, hunt crabs, identify edible bush medicines, and hear Dreamtime stories.

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Cruise Passenger Specialists

Arriving in Cairns by Cruise Ship?

We organize custom, hassle-free shore excursions and day tours that line up perfectly with your cruise arrival and departure times. Whether you anchor at Yorkeys Knob Marina or dock in Cairns Harbour, we'll get you back to the ship on time.

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We ensure you return back to your ship tender well before departure.

Yorkeys Knob Pickup

Direct collection from near the marina tender arrivals pier.

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Flexible Cancellation

Full refunds if your ship misses port due to rough weather.

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All Cairns Tours Visitor Information Staff Beautiful Beach in Cairns beaches region
15+ Years Local Expertise

We Are Your Cairns beaches Tour Specialists

Operating out of the Cairns Beaches Visitor Information Centre, our highly experienced team of local tourism professionals is dedicated to helping travelers make the absolute most of their visit.

Rather than pushing a single tour option, we function as a comprehensive booking agent, helping you compare schedules, review pricing, and secure placement on hundreds of separate day tours, reef pontoons, sailing vessels, and land-guided experiences.

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Cairns Beaches Visitor Information Centre

Drop in to our physical information desk or contact our booking specialists directly.

What are the benefits of booking through your Visitor Centre?

We are local, independent tour professionals. We don't represent a single operator, so we evaluate all available tours to find the one matching your schedule, group size, and budget. Plus, we don't charge any booking fees, markup costs, or credit card surcharges.

What happens if the weather causes a tour cancellation?

If the reef or flying operators cancel due to unsafe weather conditions, you are entitled to a 100% refund, or a reschedule to another day free of charge. Your peace of mind is guaranteed.

How do we arrange transfers from our hotel?

Most of our day tours offer direct pickup transfers from hotels located across Cairns City, Cairns Northern Beaches (Trinity Beach, Palm Cove, Clifton Beach), and Port Douglas. When filling out your enquiry, let us know your accommodation.

We're Right by the Beach

Located in Yorkeys Knob Beach, next to the yacht club tender dropoff. Drop in for free visitor maps and region brochures.

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Daily
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